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CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,300 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY2800137
Violations
28
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 227.25 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – September 16, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS
Is CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS water receives a grade of C (54/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS detected?
27 contaminants were tested in CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS serve?
CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS serves approximately 2,300 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Canajoharie (V).
What type of water does CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS provide?
CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NY2800137.
How does CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in New York?
CANAJOHARIE (V) WATER WORKS scores 54/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.